Power Solutions International (PSIX)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $60.15 | Market Cap: $1.4 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Power Solutions International (PSIX)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $60.15Market Cap: $1.4 BilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.4% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 37x |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 55% | Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 2762% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Hydrogen Economy, US Energy Independence, and Smart Grids & Grid Modernization. Themes include Hydrogen Infrastructure, Show more. | Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 197% |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 1167% |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.4% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 55% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Hydrogen Economy, US Energy Independence, and Smart Grids & Grid Modernization. Themes include Hydrogen Infrastructure, Show more. |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 37x |
| Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 2762% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 197% |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 1167% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
PSIX Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are five key points explaining the approximate -29.2% stock movement for Power Solutions International (PSIX) from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025:
1. Decreased Gross Margin in Q3 2025
Power Solutions International reported a 5.0% decrease in its gross margin during the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in the prior year. This decline was attributed to robust sales growth in comparatively lower-margin products and temporary inefficiencies stemming from an accelerated production ramp-up, suggesting potential pressures on overall profitability despite strong revenue figures.
2. Concerns Regarding Cash Generation Capacity Despite Reported Profits
A financial forensic analysis from Q3 2025 indicated that, while the company's profit statement appeared strong on the surface, it revealed accounting techniques that, upon closer examination, lacked corresponding cash generation capacity. This raised questions about the quality of earnings and the sustainability of profits, which could deter investors.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| PSIX Return | -51% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 673% | 83% | 590% |
| Peers Return | 17% | 14% | -9% | 52% | 40% | 11% | 186% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| PSIX Win Rate | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 57% | 58% | 38% | 62% | 60% | 58% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| PSIX Max Drawdown | -51% | 0% | 0% | 0% | -47% | -37% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -40% | -11% | -29% | -2% | -5% | -19% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: GGG, GHM, PH, ITW, GWW.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | PSIX | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -67.4% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 206.5% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1697 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -66.2% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 195.7% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 53 days | 120 days |
Compare to GGG, GHM, PH, ITW, GWW
In The Past
Power Solutions International's stock fell -67.4% during the 2020 Covid Pandemic from a high on 1/8/2020. A -67.4% loss requires a 206.5% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 166.51 |
| Mkt Cap | 30.1 |
| Rev LTM | 9,038 |
| Op Inc LTM | 1,538 |
| FCF LTM | 928 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 1,003 |
| CFO LTM | 1,360 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,331 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 3.8% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 6.9% |
| Rev Chg Q | 5.4% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.3% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 18.5% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 17.0% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.2% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 15.3% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 15.5% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 12.3% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 12.6% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 30.1 |
| P/S | 4.1 |
| P/EBIT | 20.5 |
| P/E | 26.3 |
| P/CFO | 24.1 |
| Total Yield | 4.8% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.7% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 4.0% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 1.3% |
| 3M Rtn | -2.6% |
| 6M Rtn | 17.0% |
| 12M Rtn | 9.0% |
| 3Y Rtn | 134.4% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 1.3% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -9.7% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 2.3% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -5.0% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 63.9% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11062025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8082025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5082025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3242025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11072024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8122024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5072024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3142024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11092023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8142023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5112023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 4142023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11142022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8112022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5162022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3312022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
Insider Activity
Expand for More| Owner | Title | Filing Date | Action | Price | Shares | TransactedValue | Value ofHeld Shares | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Weichai America Corp. | 9152025 | Sell | 91.72 | 6,738 | 617,984 | 978,874,162 | Form | |
| 1 | Xykis Constantine | CEO | 9112025 | Sell | 91.31 | 7,854 | 717,172 | Form | |
| 2 | He Hong | 9112025 | Sell | 90.00 | 1,500 | 135,000 | 2,137,500 | Form | |
| 3 | He Hong | 9102025 | Sell | 89.00 | 1,000 | 89,000 | 2,247,250 | Form | |
| 4 | Weichai America Corp. | 8282025 | Sell | 80.66 | 13,548 | 1,092,768 | 870,847,073 | Form |
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